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tourmaline

Main Entry:: tour·ma·line
Pronunciation:: \ˈtu̇r-mə-lən, -ˌlēn\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Sinhalese toramalli carnelian
Date:: 1759

: a mineral of variable color that consists of a complex borosilicate and is valued as a gem when transparent and cut

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